US Bridges

T 289 over Ditch

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 218 · Structure no. L5147

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 289 over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 289 over Ditch in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 289
CrossesDitch
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH 218
RouteCounty Highway 289
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.72474, -92.98376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1986)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$48 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 289 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 289 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does T 289 over Ditch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 289 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T 289 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.